Category Archives: Family Law

In January of 2017, the California Legislature passed a law amending the Family Code allowing a couple who is still living under the same roof to be considered “living separate and apart” for purposes of establishing a date of separation prior to filing for divorce. Section 70(a) of the Family Code defines “date of separation”

By Dannielle M. Campbell What we know. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 repealed the alimony deduction to paying spouses for any divorce or separation instrument executed after December 31, 2018. What is the alimony deduction? The alimony deduction allows the payor to take an income tax deduction for amounts paid to a

For most opposite sex couples, the question of their legal status in California or elsewhere is generally a simple one – they are either married or single*. The question of status is not as clear for same sex couples because there are three distinct legal statuses that a same sex couple may hold. The four

By Joseph L. Urbanski Clients who request our services for a pre-marital or post-marital agreement often do not fully understand the importance of attorney involvement. They acknowledge that an attorney may present issues not yet considered, but they often discover that there are myriad issues that can be negotiated and others which cannot. What many

When our clients come to us with questions about spousal support (or “alimony”) whether in contemplation of a prenuptial agreement, a post-nuptial agreement, or divorce, they are often fearful of its uncertainty. Common concerns run from “will my spouse/partner take everything I have?” to “what if I can’t support myself after our marriage?” While there

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